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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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IS there a difference between WATCH a film or SEE a film?
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I believe that the most common distinction is to see a fim at the theater and to watch a film at home (on a television presentation or a rented DVD). This is the most common usage in my experience, but I know of no "rules".
- I believe that the most common distinction is to see a fim at the theater and to watch a film at home (on a television presentation or a rented DVD).
- This is the most common usage in my experience, but I know of no "rules".
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I believe that the most common distinction is to see a fim at the theater and to watch a film at home (on a television presentation or a rented DVD). This is the most common usage in my experience, but I know of no "rules".
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I would suggest that you "watch" a film rather than "see" a film.
To "watch" something suggests seeing it for a period of time. "See" has no time factor associated with it.
Having said that I do not believe there is a rule to govern this and see / watch would both be deemed entirely acceptable in most instances.
To "watch" something suggests seeing it for a period of time. "See" has no time factor associated with it.
Having said that I do not believe there is a rule to govern this and see / watch would both be deemed entirely acceptable in most instances.
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